High Point Regional restricts visitation to prevent spread of flu

High Point Regional Health System has restricted visits by those under 18 to prevent the spread of flu.

Anyone under the age of 18 will not be permitted to visit patients or be in the hospital's lobbies, waiting areas or patient rooms, though the restrictions do not apply to those children needing medical care. Additionally, all visitors entering the hospital are required to sanitize their hands.

"This decision is based on recommendations from the health system's infection control committee to combat the spread of influenza among patients," said Dr. Dale Williams, chief medical officer at High Point Regional.